More details have been released about an elaborate deepfake scam that duped a finance worker into paying out $25 million to fraudsters. In the call, the targeted employee was tasked with carrying out a “secret transaction” of a total of 200 million Hong Kong dollars — about $25.6 million U.S. The amount was sent across 15 transactions, Hong Kong public broadcaster RTHK reported, citing police. The police did not name the company or parties involved; Arup confirmed the target was a Hong Kong-based employee in its finance office. The company’s statement Friday said it notified Hong Kong police in January about the fraud.

Source: CNN May 17, 2024 16:36 UTC